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2015 Chevrolet Traverse Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 313 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse, most often about the air bags (52% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is 9th of 19 Traverse model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2015 Chevrolet Traverse problems
Air bags
162 complaints · 52%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: sensor, frontal.
Air bag light continues to come on even after taking it to dealership to get the recall fixed. Dealership team says it is fixed but light continues to come on. I'm not sure if the maintenance team has really fixed the recall or they are just resetting the alert.
My airbag light remains on after having it fixed. My stabilitrac and traction control comes on randomly after having it fixed twice. Then being told it's a sensor that makes it come on, and they are having a hard to reproducing the issue at chevy service center. It makes it difficult to accelerate and makes truck…
Engine
38 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 48,500 miles.
As I was driving my car started to stutter and the engine light came on the traction control light and something about the stabilizer needs fixed, reduced engine power. Car stopped went into limp mode. Glad I wasn't in a car accident. I have read many people are having this issue and nothing is being done. We were in…
While driving, the interior lights shut off and my vehicle suddenly loses power. No matter how hard I press on the gas, the vehicle does not respond. Certain service signs also appear and they are 'service stabilitrak,' service traction control,' 'traction control off,' and 'park assist off.' this is dangerous as I…
Electrical
28 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that there was an abnormal electrical smoke odor. The contact stated that the check engine warning lights and other warning lights were illuminated. The contact became nauseous but no medical…
Driving my 2015 Chevrolet Traverse on an expressway at 65 to 70 MPH when suddenly the vehicle started to slow down even when pressing on the accelerator. The speed continued decreasing when we noticed that the radio had also shut down. Fortunately we were able to make our way to the breakdown lane without any mishap.…
Steering
27 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist.
I bought a certified Chevrolet Traverse and the power steering pump went out at 59,520 miles and cost me with hoses and flush of fuel system from kuni Chevrolet 3,051.85. I bought the car may 7, 2016. Power steering pump should be under warranty but they stated warranty ran out at 45,183 miles. This has been a common…
While turning my vehicle the steering wheel becomes very hard and sometimes impossible to turn. There is nothing wrong with the power steering pump and there are no leaks in the line. It is an ongoing problem.
Transmission
23 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 61,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Turning car to right and felt car steering seize at 48,000 miles took to dealership they told me rack and pinion $2900 part that should not occur on car this age.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle started jerking and shuddering significantly. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The…
Other or unspecified
23 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 48,500 miles.
As I was driving my car started to stutter and the engine light came on the traction control light and something about the stabilizer needs fixed, reduced engine power. Car stopped went into limp mode. Glad I wasn't in a car accident. I have read many people are having this issue and nothing is being done. We were in…
I purchased a used 2015 chevy Traverse from a Chevrolet dealership with 58435 miles. Within 200 miles, the rear AC went out while driving to an air show in june 2020. I live in the southeast where temps can get very hot and humid quickly, and I have two young children. So now, my car has become a hazard to my children…
Stability control
22 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles.
The passenger side headlight went out in april 2017, may 2017 driver side headlight goes out. Vehicle is only two (2) year old and the head lights should not need to be replaced every two years. The stability control light came on after returning to truck four hours later. Whenever I accelerate the vehicle and ride…
Accelerating up a small hill going 45 MPH, vehicle began to shake and slow to about 25 MPH, check engine light was flashing, check stabilitrak system message showed as well as "traction control off". I pushed the traction control button until it came back on but the check engine light was still flashing. After a few…
Speed control
22 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
I was originally in a parking lot, stopped completely, then proceeded to gently turn left in to a parking space. I barely pushed the gas pedal and the car revved up and took off full speed ahead making me crash in to a hill. The hill is a small landscape space that divides the parking lot and a busy 6 lane street. The…
Turning car to right and felt car steering seize at 48,000 miles took to dealership they told me rack and pinion $2900 part that should not occur on car this age.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Chevrolet Traverse recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Gm began mailing final owner letters february 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through december 2025. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n232404980.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2014-2017 buick enclave, chevrolet traverse, and gmc acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the drivers air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 23, 2023. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300; chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n222366190.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2015 buick enclave, chevrolet traverse and gmc acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on november 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on january 10, 2022. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n212349040.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2008-2017 buick enclave and 2013-2017 chevrolet traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Air bags: critical fasteners
Risk: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 24, 2021. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n202321200.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 buick enclave, 2010-2019 chevrolet traverse, and 2011-2016 gmc acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Wheels and tires: tires
Risk: If the tire treads crack, a loss of tire pressure and possible tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires that were manufactured within a specific date range, free of charge. The rec all began on march 9, 2015. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (buick), 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (gmc). Gm's number for this recall is 15025/15067. Note: this recall is for goodyear p255/65r18 fortera hl tires installed as original equipment. For tires that were purchased as replacement equipment, see recall 15t-002.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 buick enclave vehicles manufactured december 9, 2014, to january 14, 2015, 2015 chevrolet traverse vehicles manufactured december 9, 2014, to january 20, 2015, and 2015 gmc acadia vehicles manufactured december 9, 2014, to january 16, 2015, and all equipped with goodyear p255/65r18 fortera hl tires. These vehicles are equipped with tires that may experience tread cracking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 110, "tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a gvwr of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (162 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); engine (38 complaints, typically around 48,500 miles); electrical (28 complaints, typically around 36,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 10, 2023 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Chevrolet Traverse?
- It is 9th of 19 Traverse model years by number of complaints, with 313 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.